…month’s 2016/17 U.S. corn outlook is for increased corn used to produce ethanol, reduced feed and residual use and unchanged ending stocks. U.S. rice ending stocks for 2016/17 are lowered…
March FAO Food Price Index Slips
…of sugar and vegetable oils. The FAO Cereal Price Index averaged 147.8 points in March, down 1.8 percent, and the Vegetable Oil Price Index averaged 167.6 points in March, down…
Subcommittee Continues Examination of Farm Policy
…advance of crafting the next farm bill. Members of the committee heard from witnesses who shared the perspectives of the cotton, rice, peanut, canola, and sugar industries on the importance…
NPPC, Ag Groups Ask for Tax Reform
…National Renderers Association National Sorghum Producers National Turkey Federation Panhandle Peanut Growers Association South East Dairy Farmers Association Southwest Council of Agribusiness U.S. Apple Association U.S. Canola Association U.S. Rice…
USDA Trade Mission to Explore Export Opportunities in Middle East, North Africa
…imports included: Egypt: corn, soybeans and beef Algeria: corn, wheat and tree nuts (primarily almonds) Jordan: rice, wheat and tree nuts (primarily almonds) “Often, individuals and companies interested in exporting…
Ag Groups Conduct ‘ Substantive, Productive ’ Meeting with Trump Administration on Trade
…Feed Association, National Oilseed Processors Association, North American Export Grain Association, Southern Peanut Farmers Federation and USA Rice. “It is clear from this meeting and other interactions that the Trump…
Ozone Pollution Damages China Rice Production
…Rice production in China Rice is China’s most important agricultural crop. In 2015, China’s rice crop was 206.4 million metric tons, 30 percent of the global crop that year. Although…
Farmers Volunteer to Monitor Levees
…home and wonder about the levees. They want to see what’s going on.” “We have a vested interest,” said Daddow, who grows rice and walnuts. “All of our houses and…
The California Kitchen: True Cod with Soba and Ponzu
…Sticky Rice Wine Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce 1 T brown sugar 1 t crushed chili pepper ¼ t fish sauce To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Risotto
…Arborio Rice 4 T minced Garlic ½ Cup Shallots ½ Cup White wine 1 Cup Asparagus Puree 4 Cup Beef Stock ½ Cup Cream 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese Salt/Pepper To…
Oroville Dam: Evacuation Order Disrupts Farming in Affected Area
…could potentially be affected if the situation worsens include cling peaches, prunes, walnuts, almonds, olives, kiwifruit and possibly rice. Kulwant Johl of Yuba City, who grows orchard crops and whose…
Kansas Senator Says Wheat, Sorghum Also Key Farm Bill Debate Commodities
…fall by another 30 percent this year. Moran says that if farmers from across the nation – cotton, livestock, wheat and rice producers included – stand together during the next…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Risotto
…Arborio Rice 2 Cloves Garlic minced 1 Shallot Diced Small ½ Cup White Wine 1 Qt Chicken Stock 1 Cup Spinach Puree 1 Cup Heavy Cream ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese…
Planners Report on Implementing Groundwater Law
…identified as “critically overdrafted” must be in place by 2020; all others must be in effect by 2022. Jack Rice, an associate counsel for the California Farm Bureau Federation, said…